Your Business is Now Eligible for Lighting Rebates
Have you ever wanted to switch to LED but are worried about the cost you’ll incur? No worries! The South Australian government has recently changed their Retail Energy Productivity Scheme Subsidy (REPS) to help upgrade old, inefficient lighting to LED for SA-based businesses. The program has been revised to cater to large energy users and mixed-use sites alike which means more businesses are now eligible to use this scheme. This will be a significant help to reduce the cost for businesses as the subsidy will cover between 50 – 80% of the supply and installation costs of the new LED fittings, depending on existing fitting and building type. Moreover, this program will give a high ROI for businesses looking to switch their lighting to LED as LED typically uses around 70% less energy than traditional lighting. Coupled with large subsidies, most payback periods are under 12 months. Not only will the upgrades have a high impact, but you’ll also experience a short payback and improvements in both lowering carbon emissions and improving working conditions. Below are some examples of savings across different site types. Large manufacturing site: Pre-subsidy upgrade cost $180,446.74 Value of discount ($137,430.55) Residual cost to pay $43,016.19 Payback period 9 months Large warehouse with a small office: Pre-subsidy upgrade cost $134,315.84 Value of discount ($111,618.34) Residual cost to pay $22,697.51 Payback period 5 months Medium car repair centre: Pre-subsidy upgrade cost $16,266.98 Value of discount ($11,920.83) Residual cost to pay $4,346.15 Payback period 7 months Why UNIfied? Trusted Solar and Storage Experts Since 2012 with over 30,000 sites installed. Australia’s largest DIVERSified Energy Efficiency Specialist. Assessed and installed by our team of experts in the field. All services are approved by the Clean Energy Council. Guaranteed high-quality: ISO certified. If you’re interested, UNIfied Energy can offer you an assessment by our accredited lighting auditor and provide your business with an energy savings proposal with no charge or obligation to sign up. But, remember, act fast! Because they are using certificate-based payment and there are only limited certificates in the market, so grab them now while it lasts. Contact us to know if your business is eligible! Call: 1300 817 847 Visit Website For more information about the Subsidies, visit https://www.escosa.sa.gov.au/industry/reps/overview#
How Unified is Helping Aussies Who are Working from Home Save More on Power Bill
The COVID-19 pandemic has surely changed a lot of things in our life, including introducing WFH or working from home arrangements that have been popular and still maintained at some places even after the lockdown restrictions have been lifted due to the convenience that it offers for both companies and employees. However, this convenience is not free, it comes with a cost. If you’re one of those who work from home, you might have noticed that your energy bills have been higher than before. Why? When you’re working from home, you can see a rise in your power bills. Rises can range from anywhere between 20-30% as you use more electricity to power all your electrical needs that were supposedly supplied by the company which includes computers, laptop, aircon/heater, kitchen appliances, television, internet, and many more. According to research, it is estimated that every 3 months, one person working from home can add approximately $340 in summer and $324 in winter to their energy bill when you add up home office, entertainment, kitchen use, and aircon/heater. You can still enjoy working from home while you more on power bill. Using solar, a renewable energy that is one of the cheapest sources of power in the world you can save. Solar systems generate power using sunlight, not your electricity grid. With that, it’s the ideal option for you who want to save money, and even make an investment that you can see the savings you’ve made in the following years. Therefore, UNIfied is here to ensure you can work from home without worrying about the large cost of electricity you have to cover for it and we will guarantee your savings or your moneyback* Why UNIfied? Trusted Solar and Storage Experts Since 2012 with over 30,000 sites installed. Australia’s largest DIVERSified Energy Efficiency Specialist. Assessed and installed by our team of experts in the field. All services are approved by the Clean Energy Council. Guaranteed high-quality: ISO certified. Start saving now and enjoy working from home with UNIfied Energy solar system! Shop with us or contact us for more information, Call: 1300 817 847 VISIT WEBSITE
Real Price Difference Between Solar and Fossil Fuels
Yes, fossil fuels have been the most used source of energy as it is convenient and cost-effective. But, have you ever considered solar energy and how much it costs? If not, let us take you through it. Fossil fuels take a long time (hundreds of millions years) to form. As they are produced as a result of decomposition of the organisms that are absorbed, stored and buried deep inside the earth. As it took a long period of time to form, the supply of these fuels are limited and finite. Fossil fuels are the preferred and most popular source of energy. Recently, especially in Australia, the energy crisis has led to the skyrocketing price of fossil fuels, where gas prices for example, has reached a record level of 50 times higher than its usual price in Victoria, forcing the market to impose a cap to limit the rising price. This happened due to various reasons including the Russia-Ukraine war, the limited supply, the bad weather, and Australia’s dependency on gas and coal powered energy. The cost of these fuels have now been very concerning for many. Energy can not only be produced from fossil fuels, but also other sources like Solar. Solar energy is produced by absorbing the sunlight and turning it into energy power. It is a natural and renewable type of energy available all over the world. Although many have been concerned with the high upfront costs it requires, it actually has declined over the years with various payment options, along with other government incentives and rebates that can help bring the costs down. Once installed, the solar system is also easy to maintain and cost-effective. Moreover, you can even get rewarded with money when you sell the excess energy generated by your system to the local grid – a great investment! With this in mind, UNIfied offers solar savings guaranteed or your money back* Which means you can shop safely this Winter. Why UNIfied? Trusted Solar and Storage Experts Since 2012 with over 30,000 sites installed. Australia’s largest DIVERSified Energy Efficiency Specialist. Assessed and installed by our team of experts in the field. All services are approved by the Clean Energy Council. Guaranteed high-quality: ISO certified. Switch to solar and start saving now! Shop with us or contact us for more information, Call: 1300 817 847 Visit our Website
Avoid the Rise of Power Prices by Switching to Solar
Power Prices, Interest Rates and Inflation are on the rise! Australians are looking for ways to cut down on their expenses. The question has now turned to can you afford NOT to get Solar. Gas and electricity prices have always been a concern, and even more in summer, winter, and for those who are working from home who will be using more electrical appliances than they will usually need to. Adding to it, recently, gas and electricity prices, along with interest rates and inflation have skyrocketed and caused a lot of panic to many Australians. “By the end of the year, I expect inflation to get to 7%.” – Philip Lowe, Reserve Bank of Australia The recent sky-high prices of electricity and gas in Australia have been a result of many factors including economic, geopolitical, political, and even weather-related factors. From the Russian-Ukraine war, outages in coal-powered generators, to the sudden cold snap that caused a winter spike in demand for heating systems. As a result, the prices have risen from approximately $10/gigajoule to $800/gigajoule this week. But, it has later been capped by the Australian Energy Market Operator at $40/gigajoule only until June 10. “These price hikes have driven the prices in wholesale electricity markets to extraordinary levels. For example, the average wholesale price in the southern and eastern states in the period since April 10 (when the 2022 federal election was called) and yesterday has increased by 409% compared to the same period last year.” – Australian Energy Regulator The power prices are predicted to remain high until the next 2 years, without any guarantee to when the crisis will stop. “…renewables are not the cause of the problem. They are part of the solution.” – The Age But, don’t worry, we got your back! To avoid this financial burden, you can opt to use solar power systems and save a lot. By using solar power, which depends on the sunlight compared to an electricity grid that depends on gas and other generators, you will be able to significantly reduce your electricity expenses. Moreover, if there’s a surplus of energy generated by your solar system, it will be transferred back to the electricity grid. In return, you will receive feed-in-tariffs from the utility company which is usually called a “net-metering” system – reducing your cost and is a great investment for the future. Here at UNIfied, we offer solar power installation with $0 upfront costs to install, and also numerous federal and state incentives to help you save more. We have a range of options that suit your needs. Why UNIfied? – Trusted Solar and Storage Experts Since 2012 with over 30,000 sites installed.– Australia’s largest DIVERSified Energy Efficiency Specialist.– Assessed and installed by our team of experts in the field. All services are approved by the Clean Energy Council.– Guaranteed high-quality: ISO certified. Switch to solar now to avoid the rise of your power bills! Get a FREE quote or contact us for more information, Call: 1300 817 847 Website: https://www2.unifiedenergy.com.au/residential-solar
Selected Victorian Suburbs Can Now Claim up to $9000 in Rebates
UNIfied is partnering with Mondo to offer your business a solar energy program that will change the way we systematically consume energy: EDGE (Energy Demand and Generation Exchange), a program aimed at building a new energy marketplace that fully realises the financial and environmental benefits of DER investments. Read more to find out how your business can participate and save big bucks on solar energy. Australia is a leading nation with regards to our usage of Distributed Energy Resources (DER), such as installing rooftop solar panels or using electric vehicles. However, the energy systems that we have today were not designed to optimise DER – they were designed for one-way flows of electricity from large-scale generators to consumers. This is exactly why Mondo initiated EDGE, a first of its kind distributed energy marketplace trial that aims at DER aggregation, which is when a group of distributed energy resources combine their generation output together to operate as a single entity (in selected Victorian suburbs). Participating in this program, your business will get the chance to have your solar system installed by industry expert from UNIfied, have your own community solar-power grid while receiving up to $9,000 in rebates for various levels of participation*: Up to $1,000 participation payments over the course of the trial, paid quarterly AND $1,100 (incl. GST) battery discount for 30KW capacity or less OR $1,250 (incl. GST) battery discount for every 5KW between 30 – 50KW capacity (max $5,000) OR P.O.A battery discount for 50KW + capacity AND Free Ubi installation to the value of $2,000 All portal and 4G data costs waived for the duration of the trial Other incentives for small and large businesses are available as well! The program is proudly supported by Mondo’s project partners – the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) and AusNet Services. Register now: https://mondo.com.au/edge#eoiform For more information, visit the Mondo website: https://mondo.com.au Speak to a solar specialist at 1300 817 847 or visit the UNIfied website for more! Why UNIfied? Trusted Solar and Storage Experts Since 2012 with over 30,000 sites installed. Australia’s largest DIVERSified Energy Efficiency Specialist. Assessed and installed by our team of experts in the field. All services are approved by the Clean Energy Council. Guaranteed high-quality: ISO certified.
How Much Can You Really Save with Solar?
How Much Can You Save with Solar? Is solar energy worth it? Yes! Not only does it help the environment, but the solar energy system is also a smart choice for your wallet. With the constantly rising cost of electricity, you may as well consider the large incentives and rebates offered by installing solar systems. By installing solar energy at your home or workplace, you can instantly cut down on your energy bills significantly. Moreover, it can also serve as a great investment by saving you thousands, even tens of thousands of dollars over your lifetime. Getting solar energy systems for your home or business can help you save lots of money. *A power bill from one of our real customers When you install solar panels, you can see a significant decrease in your electricity bill. This real-life example of a family that changed to using solar energy for their house and see a 53.56% decrease in their electricity bills compared to when they haven’t installed solar. On average you can save between $10,000 and $30,000 over the lifetime of the solar system. If you live in Victoria (subject to average sunlight, electricity costs, incentives), your system will have paid for itself in as little as two to three years – making solar the perfect choice for your energy systems. Tips and Tricks to save even more on your electricity bills 1. Switch to Energy-Saving LED Lights LED bulbs use less power and last longer, and could save you up to 80% off your lighting costs. Less money and time replacing. 2. Turn off all appliances and lights when you are not using them Turning off things at the PowerPoint can help you save more power and money compared to when it is left on standby. 3. Use cold water to wash your clothes and dry them naturally It is reported that 90% of the electricity used by the washing machine is to heat the water. By using cold water, you can save around $115 per year. Dryers also consume a lot of energy, so drying them outside naturally or using a fan indoors is a better option. 4. Avoid using the dishwasher between 4 pm – 7 pm On weekdays, energy costs less before 4 pm and after 9 pm. By doing this, you can save up to $100 a year. 5. Maintain your fridge temperature Set the fridge temperature to 4-5 degrees and the freezer temperature to -15 to -18 degrees. Endure the fridge door is closed tight and no gaps are allowing the air to escape. Keen to switch to solar and cut your electricity bills significantly? Contact us for more information on how we can help you, Why UNIfied? Trusted Solar and Storage Experts Since 2012 with over 30,000 sites installed Australia’s largest DIVERSified Energy Efficiency Specialist Assessed and installed by our team of experts in the field All services are approved by the Clean Energy Council Guaranteed high-quality: ISO certified Call: 1300 817 847 Contact us NOW
Your Guide to Saving this EOFY with UNIfied
EOFY is often a nightmare for most businesses in Australia. From large businesses with numerous accountants to small businesses, this period of the year can be especially dreadful. However, preceding the end of the financial year is actually the best time to purchase and install solar power systems. For businesses, it can mean a significant reduction in the form of solar power investment. With various government incentives and rebates, businesses can save a lot from the cost of purchasing solar PV systems. Businesses can get instant asset write-offs and temporary full expensing, including the purchase of our Commercial Solar PV systems. Temporary full expensing is available to eligible businesses and means that you can potentially claim 100% back of your purchase. Click here to learn more. The various benefits of using solar energy have increased the awareness of many parties. Solar is beneficial to many businesses as it helps in saving energy bills today and in the future, has low maintenance costs, and also allows them to take part in using clean energy to save the environment. With UNIfied’s tax-deductible Commercial Solar PV Systems, businesses can save on their energy needs today. Why UNIfied? Industry leaders in eco-efficient PV solutions, generating more energy at a competitive cost with the smallest environmental impact Assessed and installed by our team of experts in the field. All services are approved by the Clean Energy Council Australia’s largest DIVERSified Energy Efficient Specialist Guaranteed high-quality: ISO certified and 25-year performance guarantee “Unified was totally professional and helpful from start to finish which made the whole process very easy. Everything was done exactly to schedule and the end result is excellent.” – Brenda Wallwork Install your solar energy system now to save on this end of the financial year with UNIfied’s Commercial Solar PV Systems. Get started, chat to our specialists! Call us at 1300 817 847.
How Solar Panels Can Improve Your Property Value in Australia
If you own a house, it’s likely your most valuable asset, and ensuring its value increases is an important element of your financial future. Recognise your vacant roof space as a potential asset and adding solar panels can help you sell your home faster. Additionally, Australians believe homes with solar are more valuable than homes without. How many Aussies prefer buying a house with Solar? According to a 2018 poll of 1,005 Australians aged 18 to 79, 77% of them believe a solar-powered home is more valuable than one powered by traditional energy sources. With 57% indicating they would spend up to $10,000 more for a home with solar and 60% saying they would pay at least that much more for a home with both solar and a battery wall pre-installed. Is Solar a Bright Investment in Australia? Australians think that solar panels add value to a property, and estimates suggest that a 5kW solar panel installation could add roughly $29,000 to the value of a house. Now, that’s a bright investment! On the other hand, if you’re moving into a solar-powered home for the first time, here are some things you might need to know from our experts. To simplify and demystify the process, we’ve compiled a list of guidelines for moving into a property with solar panels already installed so you can start saving right away. Once you’ve settled in, we recommend having your solar system inspected by a solar expert. Solar specialists can assist you to understand how your solar system operates, make any necessary repairs, and keep your solar panels in good working order. Schedule a regular solar system cleaning and health check with UNIFied to ensure that your system runs efficiently for years to come. Why UNIfied? Trusted Solar and Storage Experts Since 2012 with over 30,000 sites installed Australia’s largest DIVERSified Energy Efficiency Specialist Assessed and installed by our team of experts in the field All services are approved by the Clean Energy Council Guaranteed high-quality: ISO certified Save your family money on expensive bills with Solar Energy and do your part to reduce energy emissions. Want to calculate how much your family could be saving? See our solar calculator below! Calculate your savings. Plus, book an inspection with our Solar Specialists today! Give us a call at 1300 817 847.
Should I Consider a Solar Battery?
It may sound complex. But solar is simpler than you think. At UNIfied Energy Services, we aim to take the complexity out of the solar process to make it easy to understand, quick and affordable, for your family. Should I consider a solar battery? The simple answer is YES. However, a battery system is not for everyone. The most important thing to think about when considering a solar battery is if your current system is big enough to charge it. Sounds pretty simple, however if you use all of your solar energy to run your home, then a battery isn’t for you as you will never have enough spare energy to charge it. Here’s some other questions to ask yourself: How much energy do I use? Do I consume most of my energy during the day or night? Is where I live a factor? If you use a lot of energy, with the greater share consumed in the evening, then you’ll have a positive outcome installing a solar battery. Where you reside not only affects the amount of sunshine your system gets, but also electricity prices and feed-in tariffs (FiT). OK, if we work out that your solar system is big enough to get a solar battery, the next step is to understand how much you will save. This is the difference between what your feed-in tariff is (what you get paid to send energy back to the grid) and what your energy rate is when you are using your solar battery. The formula is: Your energy rate – FiT x Battery storage amount x No. of days it is used. Example: 34c – 6c x 10KWh x 365 days = $1,022 / year. Next, we look at the return on investment. The good news is that some state and local governments offer generous incentives to offset the upfront cost of buying a solar battery. If the battery cost is $3,000, after rebate, and your saving is $1,022 / year, then you will pay off the battery system in 3 years. To find out about how solar batteries work, click here. You can also talk to our solar specialists on 1300 817 847 to help you decide if a solar battery is the right fit for you and your home. Why UNIfied? Trusted Solar and Storage Experts Since 2012 with over 30,000 sites installed. Australia’s largest DIVERSified Energy Efficiency Specialist. Assessed and installed by our team of experts in the field. All services are approved by the Clean Energy Council. Guaranteed high-quality: ISO certified.
How am I Going to Pay for Solar?
It may sound complex. But solar is simpler than you think. At UNIfied Energy Services, we aim to take the complexity out of the solar process to make it easy to understand, quick and affordable, for your family. Congrats! You’ve made the decision to go solar. How are you going to pay for it? First up, let’s kick off with some really great news: The Federal and State government offers homeowners who install solar panels generous incentives to do so. Click here to find out which program you may be eligible for. Now, on to your options for funding your home solar project. We have to state the obvious: If you plan to stay in your home for a while and have the means to pay for your solar system with cash, doing so will bring you the quickest return on investment. You’ll begin to enjoy energy savings and lower power bills from the get-go – and as soon as they add up to cover the cost of the investment, you’ll go on to reap the benefits of likely decades of nothing-but-net utility savings. If, like most of us, you’re not quite able to do that, no problem. You could consider a solar loan. Here’s a quick overview: Solar loans are similar to most other home improvement loans used to complete upgrades or renovations, like remodelling your kitchen or bathroom. However, there’s one major financial benefit that solar loans have over traditional home equity-type loans: with a solar panel loan, you’re purchasing an asset that also generates financial value. Over the lifetime of your solar system, you’ll save anywhere from 40 to 70 percent on electricity costs (versus doing nada) – which kind of makes you want to ask your kitchen reno, “What have you done for me lately?” These loans can be obtained from a variety of sources, including banks and solar loan specialists like Plenti. Ask us about financing your solar investment. Financing is one of the most involved parts of the home solar process. But with our help and once it’s sorted, you’re on the home straight to brighter days! Why UNIfied? Trusted Solar and Storage Experts Since 2012 with over 30,000 sites installed Australia’s largest DIVERSified Energy Efficiency Specialist Assessed and installed by our team of experts in the field All services are approved by the Clean Energy Council Guaranteed high-quality: ISO certified
